The morning after the awakening ceremony, Spirit Hall was still abuzz with the revelation of Xin Tian's eleven martial souls. While many discussed the unprecedented event, Xin Tian remained calm, his thoughts focused on understanding his abilities and the newly activated system.
Training Begins
Within a grand chamber reserved for prodigies, Xin Tian sat cross-legged, his eleven martial souls glowing faintly around him. Jiang Yue, his personal instructor and loyal guardian, stood nearby.
"You've been granted a blessing no one has ever seen," Jiang Yue said, her voice filled with awe. "But power without control is dangerous. We must begin your training immediately."
Xin Tian nodded, activating the Divine Dragon Soul, which shimmered with a golden hue. Its power was overwhelming, yet Xin Tian felt as though it was an extension of his will.
"Let's test your spirit power first," Jiang Yue suggested.
Spirit Power Test
With a wave of her hand, Jiang Yue summoned a Spirit Power Crystal. Xin Tian placed his palm on it, and the crystal immediately erupted in golden light, cracking under the pressure of his spirit energy.
Jiang Yue's eyes widened. "Rank 30... already at the level of a Spirit Elder. This is absurd for someone your age!"
Xin Tian smirked slightly. "This is only the beginning. Let's move to spirit rings."
The Spirit Ring Experiment
Under Jiang Yue's guidance, Xin Tian traveled to a nearby spirit forest maintained by Spirit Hall. The forest was home to various spirit beasts, offering a controlled environment for acquiring spirit rings.
"Normally, spirit masters your age absorb rings between 10 and 1,000 years old," Jiang Yue explained as they walked. "Anything beyond that risks serious backlash or even death. But with your strength..."
"I'll handle it," Xin Tian replied confidently.
As they reached a clearing, a 900-year-old Flaming Horned Beast appeared. Its fiery aura was menacing, but to Xin Tian, it was little more than a trial.
Jiang Yue hesitated. "It's powerful, but this should be manageable."
Xin Tian summoned the Eclipse Sword, its dual light and shadow energies humming with destructive potential. With a single slash, the Flaming Horned Beast fell, its energy forming a glowing red ring.
The System's Blessing
Xin Tian sat down to absorb the spirit ring, feeling its fiery energy flow into his body. Normally, the process would be grueling, especially for someone attempting to absorb a nearly 1,000-year-old ring at his age. However, the system activated as soon as the process began.
System Notification:
• Spirit Ring Absorbed: Flaming Horned Beast (900 years).
• Blessing Applied: Upgrading spirit ring to 100,000 years.
The red ring suddenly transformed, glowing with a brilliant golden hue. The oppressive energy of a 100,000-year spirit ring filled the area, causing Jiang Yue to stagger back in shock.
"This... this is impossible!" she exclaimed.
Xin Tian opened his eyes, a faint golden glow surrounding him. "It seems the system ensures that any ring I absorb is upgraded to its maximum potential."
Jiang Yue struggled to find words. "You've turned a 900-year ring into a 100,000-year one... No one in the Douluo Continent has such a blessing. This changes everything."
Testing the New Skill
The 100,000-year ring granted Xin Tian an ability unique to the Flaming Horned Beast: Infernal Domain, a large-scale area attack that engulfed enemies in flames. Xin Tian activated it, and the surrounding air heated instantly, flames erupting in a controlled radius around him.
Jiang Yue shielded herself with her spirit energy. "The power of this skill... You could wipe out armies with it!"
Xin Tian deactivated the ability and stood calmly. "This is only the first. With eleven martial souls, my potential is limitless."
Returning to Spirit Hall
As they returned to Spirit Hall, news of Xin Tian's upgraded spirit ring spread like wildfire. The elders convened immediately, their expressions a mixture of disbelief and excitement.
"This boy doesn't just possess power," Qian Daoliu said, his voice tinged with reverence. "He is a walking miracle. The heavens have truly blessed Spirit Hall."
Bibi Dong, seated on her throne, remained calm but proud. "This is why he will lead Spirit Hall into a new era. The world will tremble before him."
System Panel Update
That night, Xin Tian reviewed his updated system panel:
[System Panel]
• Name: Xin Tian
• Title: Celestial Arbiter
• Spirit Power: Rank 30 (Spirit Elder)
• Martial Souls:
1. Divine Dragon Soul: 100,000-year ring (Skill: Infernal Domain)
2. Celestial Halo: (Locked)
3. Void Walker: (Locked)
4. Celestial Bow: (Locked)
5. Ethereal Phoenix: (Locked)
6. Primordial Tome: (Locked)
7. Heavenly Scythe: (Locked)
8. Soul Mirror: (Locked)
9. Starlight Compass: (Locked)
10. Eclipse Sword: (Locked)
11. Godly Mandate: (Locked)
A New Challenge
As Xin Tian closed the system panel, the system chimed again:
New Quest Unlocked:
• Title: The Heavens' Arbiter
• Objective: Expand Spirit Hall's influence across the Douluo Continent.
• Rewards: Access to Celestial Bow Martial Soul and Divine Insight Orb.
Xin Tian smiled. The heavens have entrusted me with their will. It's time to begin reshaping this world.
End of Chapter 2